Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1887-01-29
CHAPTER XIV.

The instant Isabel was out of hearing Old
Sharon slapped Moody on the shoulder to
rouse his attention. "Ive got her out of the
way" he said; "now listen to me, My bust
ness with the young angel is done; may go
back TO London"
Moody looked at him in establishment
Lord! how little you know of thievesm
exclaimed Old Sharon why man alive, |
have tried her with two plain tests. If you
wanted a proof of her innocence, there il
was, as plain as the nose on your face. Did
you hear me ask her how she came to seal the
letter, just when her mind was running on
something else"
81 heard you" said Moody.
"Did you see how she started and stared at
meT
81 did"
"Well, can tell you this: If she had stolen
tho money she would neither have started
nor stared She would have had her answer
ready beforehand in her own mind, in case OF
accidents There only one thing, in my ex-
perience, that you can never do with a thief,
when the thief happens to be woman-you
can never take her by surprise Put that re-
mark by in your mind; one day you may
find use for remembering it. Did you see
her blush, and look quite hurt in her feel
| ings. pretty dear, when l asked about her
sweetheart? Do you think thief, in her
| pace, would have shown such face as that
| Not she! The thief would have been re-
| lieved The thief would have said to her.
self: All right; the more the old fool talks
about sweethearts the further he is from
IRA ing the robbery to me- Yes! yes! the
grounds cleared now, Master Moody I've
| re koned up the servants; I've questioned
J Miss Isabel; I've made my inquiries in all
the other quarters that may be useful to US
and what's the resulti The advice gave,
when you and the lawyer first came to me-
| hate that fellow! remains as sound and
good advice as ever. have got the thief in
my mindn said Old Sharon, closing his Gun
ming eyes and then opening them again, las
pain as I've got you in my eye at this min
ute No more of that now" he went on,
looking round sharply at the, path that led
to the farm house; 1--WE something particu.
lar to say to you, and there's barely time tc
say it before that nice girl comes back Look
here! do you happen to be acquainted with
Mr. Hardyman's valet"
Moody's eyes rested on Old Sharon with 6
searching and doubtful look.
Mr. Hardymans valet.' he repeated 80
wasn't prepared to hear Mr.. hardymant
name"
Old Sharon looked at Moody, in his turn
with a flash of sardonic triumph
''Ohol" he said; has my good boy learned
his lesson' Do you see the thief through my
spectacles alreadyp
II began to see him. Moody answered
when you gave us the guinea opinion Al
your lodgings"
"Will you whisper his namem asked Ok
Sharon.
Not yet. / distrust my own Judgment
I'll wait till time proves that you're right"
Old Sharon knitted his shaggy brows anC
shook his head. IF you only had a it'll
more dash and go in you,7 he said, ''yol
would be a clever fellow. As it is" HI
finished the sentence by swapping his finger
with grin of contempt Lets get to bust
ness Are you going back by the next trail
along with me, or are you going to stop will
the young ladyp
Il will follow you by later train, Moody
answered.
Then must give you your instructions a
once" Sharon continued you get bettel
acquainted with Hardyman's valet LenC
him money il he wants it; stick at nothing {,
make bosom friend of him. ! can'tdo tina
part Of it; my appearance would be agains
me. You are the man; you are respectable